Our Wedding

Over six years ago, two very different paths crossed and our lives have never been the same. Neither one of us were looking for it, but what we found was exactly what each of us needed. I believe that God, in his infinite wisdom, allows us to experience trials and tribulations throughout our lives in order to test our faith - and if we trust him, we always come out stronger and wiser. Our past taught us lots of things, good and bad both. We can't ignore it, nor dwell on it - we just need to learn from our mistakes and strive to be better people. What's important here is that we need to come to grips with the fact that we can only change ourselves, or at least change our outlook of things. When I first met Cecilia, the last thing on my mind is to enter into a relationship, I'm sure she felt the same way. We just needed each other at the right time of our lives. I'm the first to admit that I was the most skeptical out of both of us, I didn't believe in Love any more, and yet I couldn't resist talking with her or being together. The big ddifference in this relationship is that we each brought our kids (Nickolus, Elizabeth, Nicole, and Raul) - so we had an instant family! Although a bit strange at first, the kids got a long fine (for the most part). But is was our unexpected addition to the family, Brandon, that created the glue to bond the two families. To the girls, he was a little play doll, and to the boys he was a football to through across the room and teach him bad words. Time went by and we moved together and started to make our new life the best we could, trying to raise five children. It has been a difficult time in both of our lives, but we have gone through it together and with God's help. Our love has grown for one another as we continue to reach for our goals and dreams - getting married was one of them. So, this last Christmas day I proposed to Cecilia and gave her a ring. I was glad our family was there to share the moment. Then I told her that I didn't want to wait any more and we were getting married in Las Vegas the following Sunday, on December 31st (New Year's eve). My sister Maggie (the Wedding Coordinator in training) almost had a hard attack - not because I finally popped the question, but because she didn't have enough time to plan the wedding. We got on the phones and the Internet and we planned a very elegant and beautiful wedding. We asked Maggie to be the maid of honor, and I asked Julio to be my best man. We headed to Vegas for an incredible weekend. We had our wedding at the Royal Chapel in the Riviera Hotel - it was very nice and very classy. We had Nick, LIz, Richard and Mellisa walk in the court, and Raul gave his mother away. The ceremony was very nice and most importantly, our family and closest friends were there to share the union of our love. The only sadness I felt in my heart was not having my daughter Nicole there supporting me, my prayers go out to her - my tears I'll swallow. The night was very emotional as I saw Cecilia wearing the cape my mother used for her 50th wedding anniversary - as much as I tried not to let it get to me, the fact that my Father was no longer with us to share this moment was what did me in. He loved Cecilia very much, and I will be eternally grateful for her making my father laugh and being there next to him until his last breath. I know he was looking down from heaven at us, laughing at how Brandon was not behaving in the Chapel. We had a great dinner afterwards for the immediate family that was absolutely fabulous, the restaurant really had great foods and top notch service - they gave us these chocolate covered ice cream bon-bons in a silver bowl filled with water and dry ice (making the smoke special effect). Cecilia and I were so blessed to have our good friends Julio and Mellisa share our wedding, as we did theirs - we really appreciated their efforts for dropping everything at the last moment and helping us pull this wedding off. Well, now with the formalities behind us, it was time to party in the streets of Las Vegas, to celebrate the new year and Mr. & Mrs. Morejon. It was bone chilling cold, but with a couple of drinks in us and all of the crowds, we were happy to enjoy the moment. I think everyone got into the spirit and got a "little" tipsy. And we will definitely not talk about what happened the night before at "Thunder Down Under" or at Dennys - after all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. We went to a couple hotels to celebrate and waited until the stroke of midnight, as all of the hotels did their fireworks show in full Las Vegas style. We welcomed the new year as husband and wife for the first time, with many more to come. Every New Year's Eve, the world will help us celebrate our commitment to each other, the love that we have and will continue to share (no matter what) - all who love and care for us should pray that we both achieve the happiness that we deserve. I thank God for putting Cecilia into my live, she has helped me "believe" in true love, where we both care for each other and our children. May we grow old together watching our children find their happiness, and spoiling our grand children. I love you Cecilia . . .My Wife !